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Saturday, January 8, 2011
The 2010 BMW M3 has become the pinnacle of the BMW "M" pedigree. No longer is the M3 seen as the cheaper and less-able version of the M5 sedan; in fact, the new E92 body style M3 has quickly proven itself to be just as strong and agile as its more expensive cousin. For the first time, the M3 has broken into V8 territory with the normally-aspirated S65-model 4.0L V8, pushing out an enormous 414 horsepower and 295 ft/lbs of torque. This award-winning engine is based on the very popular and time-tested S85 engine found in the latest M5 and M6 models. Those with a lead foot on the road will find that the speed is easy to control with the high-revving 8500 RPM redline; with peak horsepower found at a "Formula One-esque" 8300 RPM, that 414 horsepower is not on tap all at once. However, peak torque is found at a rather low 3900 RPM, meaning that you have a significant amount of passing ability on the highway from any gear right when you need it. For those who decide to take their M3s out on the track, pushing the car right to its limit will bring you from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. 414 horsepower is certainly nothing to scoff at.
To optimise the flow of air and adjust the car's downforce as required, the BMW M3 GTS comes with a race-oriented front air dam and rear wing. This allows appropriate adjustment of the car's aerodynamic qualities in motorsport and for other purposes, tailored to the specific profile of the respective track. The air guidance units on the front air dam, for example, may be varied in their geometry, just like the position of the rear wing based on the wing already featured on the BMW 320si raced in the WTCC World Touring Car Championship.
2011 the BMW M3 GTS comes
